Dickie E
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there was an incident in this game that was interesting learning for me on the role of the TMO.
Anyway, in the 58th minute White #6 is penalised for not releasing the ball and it was a gift 3 points to Gold (aka Yellow for Phil E's benefit )
The TMO steps in and identifies a preceding high tackle by Gold #20 and the penalty is rightly reversed.
However, based on the TMO's own words, he would not have called what was a non-card penalty, except that it was a penalty reversal.
I don't have a problem with it and it made perfect sense. I just wish there was a document that clearly explains what the TMO can and can't do ... or maybe it's just left to the MO's personal judgement.
Anyway, in the 58th minute White #6 is penalised for not releasing the ball and it was a gift 3 points to Gold (aka Yellow for Phil E's benefit )
The TMO steps in and identifies a preceding high tackle by Gold #20 and the penalty is rightly reversed.
However, based on the TMO's own words, he would not have called what was a non-card penalty, except that it was a penalty reversal.
I don't have a problem with it and it made perfect sense. I just wish there was a document that clearly explains what the TMO can and can't do ... or maybe it's just left to the MO's personal judgement.